London Sep 2007

LONDON September 2007

Italian food with Grace & Danny, my wonderful hosts from UCL.

Covent Garden, my favourite place where we went to everyday.

Millenium Bridge.

Hyde Park which I really loved. :)



Cooked and biked to school and Sainsbury's today, which was very fun... Scared at first cos I've never ridden bicycles outside a park before, the exception being my near-death experience in Krakow. But it was fine with Vincent reassuring me and giving directions as he rode behind.. :) Yes I'm happy cos I'm doing things which I never thought I'd do! Never thought I'd be able to cook too. BUT it's a brand new beginning! All fired up for the 2nd year now. Good night.

Summer/Autumn in London

I'm in London now and loving it!

Day 1: Went to many places that I haven't been to before, like UCL (where my wonderful host Grace is studying), Covent Garden (where Horner from The Country Wife stayed), Carnaby Street etc. Got a little bit lost walking back to her apartment with her housemate Danny but I didn't mind, as I got to see even more of London and chat with him about his Christian faith. Our legs were achingly tired though, after walking for 6 hours non-stop. I really like Grace and Danny!

Day 2:Covent Garden again for shopping and lunch. I bought a buttterfly jewellery stand and toiletries! I like this pair of Fossil shades, shall keep in mind. I just loooove shopping here, things r so unique. We went to Belgo for lunch, which has a very industrial design; it looks like a factory, albeit a really cool one. Next stop was The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square where my personal tour guide pointed out all the interesting and famous paintings. Walked some more to Leicester Square to check out tickets for Les Miserables and da pao duck meat and sio ba for my housemates. I really enjoyed myself today.. :)

Will be going to the Embankment, Waterloo Bridge and Hyde Park tmr.. Excited as I haven't been there before too!

Siem Reap

Siem Reap: 25-27 August 2007

From left: Me, Daddy, Mummy and Aunty Lily in front of magnificent Angkor Wat, still standing after 200o years. Forgotten for centuries, accidentally discovered by lost colonial soldiers. Truly, it was entry into another world, another empire so foreign, so surreal. It was fascinating trying to imagine these ancient ruins in its former glory, teeming with life, activity and colour.

My fave pic; of these little boys playing with lotus flowers. I showed them the photo on my digicam and the smaller one was amazed to see himself!

The boat people of Tonle Sap's floating village. Very eye-opening.

I really enjoyed this trip although I was unwell. :) Relaxing, enriching.. Blessed by Aunty Lily's presence too, feeling her joy and enthusiasm for life despite her sicknesses.

Resolution Year 2

The summer hols have just flown by like that. I've been back for about 2 months already and will be flying back to the UK in 2 weeks time. It hasn't really hit me yet; the brevity of my time left in this place I call home. Other things to absorb too, the fact that the home I've lived in all my life will be torn down when I return in June next year. No more welcoming, comforting Joy Court to return to, all that will be left are 20 years worth of memories. Perhaps it marks a significant transition for me, the physical shift in house would parallel my move into adulthood. Also a milestone of birth and new beginnings, for my niece will be born there! :)

My new school year resolutions are as follows:

1) Set boundaries.
-Guard my walk with God and my commitment to Christian activities.

2) Rise up to new challenges
-Heavier workload in school (2nd year law)
-Leadership commitments
-Develop meaningful friendships while being in a relationship.
-Growing responsibilities (cooking and cleaning for myself as I move out of hall)

3) Personal development
-Be equipped for independence
-Self-discovery (my interests, talents, how God has wired me)
-Learn to have a balanced lifestyle, one that does not revolve solely around work/study.

To do so, I really need to set my priorities right and good time management!! Also learn to change my perspective. From being trapped in fear to faith in practice!! I want to live my life for God, I want Him to be glorified in all that I do. I am so inspired by my big sis, she makes me want to live with a sense of purpose again. Thank you for giving me hope. Thank you for helping me see for myself, that God is still important to me.